Fitzroy basin water plan amended to accommodate Rookwood Weir, south west of Rockhampton

Ben Harden
Updated June 23 2021 - 10:09am, first published June 18 2021 - 5:00pm
An artists impression of the Rookwood Weir project. The water infrastructure is a landmark project that will capture valuable water in the lower Fitzroy River for use across the region.
An artists impression of the Rookwood Weir project. The water infrastructure is a landmark project that will capture valuable water in the lower Fitzroy River for use across the region.

As construction of Rookwood weir ramps up in central Queensland, the state government has amended the Fitzroy Basin water plan to accommodate the project.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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